Private foundation · EIN 82-0510166 · Sandpoint, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ambrosiani-Pastore Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $152K total, median $14K. 100% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$152K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in ID
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 9 of 10 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bonner Commuinty Food BankSandpoint, IDTo provide food to the needy.$37K
Lake Pend Oreille School DistrictPonderay, IDTo create and implement an education at-risk intervention program.$27K
The Filling StationClarkfork, IDTo provide youth with christian services.$18K
Sandpoint Teen CenterSandpoint, IDTo support youth development.$17K
Panhandle Special NeedsSandpoint, IDTo help chilren with special needs with their learning skills$15K
Lions Club - Toys for TotsSandpoint, IDTo provide toys and gifts to children for the christmas holiday$13K
Bonner County Gospel MissionPonderay, IDTo support services provided to the homeless of bonner county.$11K
Priest River Youth ConnectionPriest River, IDTo provide support for youth development$11K
SoleSandpoint, IDTo support outdoor education.$1,658

About this foundation

Ambrosiani-Pastore Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sandpoint, Idaho, administered in care of Jack P Ambrosiani Pres, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ambrosiani-Pastore Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ambrosiani-Pastore Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $152K across 10 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Ambrosiani-Pastore Foundation Inc give?

Idaho (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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